ZYGO SPOK21 User manual

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Mobile Communication for non-speaking Persons
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ZYGO Industries, Inc.

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6 memory keys
(to call the direct
memory or select the
display
Macro
Delete
Enter
Shift
Speak
Display
Partner Display
Cursor movement
Brightness sensor
For automatic
switching on of
display lighting
Audio outlet
Connection for external
amplifier
USB socket
Connection to
computer
PS/2 socket
Connection for a
standard PC
keyboard
Extra-low voltage
socket
Charging set
SPOK21

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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................................................5
CLEANING AND CARE.........................................................................................................................................................6
POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................................................6
3. INITIATION................................................................................................................................................6
BATTERY SWITCH ..............................................................................................................................................................6
CHARGING THE BATTERIES .................................................................................................................................................6
STATUS LINE ....................................................................................................................................................................8
4. DIRECT COMMUNICATION.....................................................................................................................8
TEXT INPUT ......................................................................................................................................................................8
SPEECH OUTPUT...............................................................................................................................................................9
PARTNER DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................................................9
SIGNAL SOUND..................................................................................................................................................................9
5. COMMUNICATION SECTORS...............................................................................................................10
SELECTION.....................................................................................................................................................................10
6. MEMORY ................................................................................................................................................10
SPEAKING STORED MESSAGES..........................................................................................................................................11
Direct Memories...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Indirect Memories.............................................................................................................................................................................11
STORING NEW MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................................11
EXAMPLE FOR THE STORING OF A SENTENCE......................................................................................................................12
DELETING A MEMORY.......................................................................................................................................................13
EXAMPLE FOR THE DELETION OF A MEMORY .......................................................................................................................13
7. SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................................13
OUTPUT .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Volume.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Sounds.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Voice................................................................................................................................................................................................14
APPLICATION ..................................................................................................................................................................14
OTHERS.........................................................................................................................................................................14
Conversation....................................................................................................................................................................................15
Environment.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
Dates................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Language .........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Miscellaneous ..................................................................................................................................................................................15
KEYBOARD .....................................................................................................................................................................15
Layout ..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Scanning..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Combi Module..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Times ...............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Click .................................................................................................................................................................................................17
DISPLAY.........................................................................................................................................................................17
Lettering...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
2. Display .........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Light .................................................................................................................................................................................................18
RESET SETTINGS (RESET)..............................................................................................................................................18
8. WORD PREDICTION..............................................................................................................................19
9. OPERATING WITH THE SCANNING MODULE....................................................................................20
SELECTING THE DIRECT MEMORIES ..................................................................................................................................20
SELECTION OF THE COMMUNICATION AREAS......................................................................................................................20
WORD PREDICTION .........................................................................................................................................................21
Operation with one Switch ...............................................................................................................................................................21
Operation with two Switches............................................................................................................................................................21
Operation with Joystick....................................................................................................................................................................22
10. MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................................................................22
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................................22
REPLACING THE KEYBOARD..............................................................................................................................................23
REPLACING THE BATTERY.................................................................................................................................................23

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NUMBER OF MEMORY PLACES...........................................................................................................................................24
TEXTS AVAILABLE EX-WORKS (ONLY FOR LANGUAGE,DE)....................................................................................................25
LEAFLET FOR OWN STORED SENTENCES ............................................................................................................................26
11. ALL KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................................27
12. RETURNING THE UNIT, REPAIR .....................................................................................................28

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SPOK21 is a communications unit for non-speaking persons. It renders communication
possible by means of converting entered and stored texts into speech.
Warning signs and Symbols
Attention, observe the accompanying papers! Read
these operating instructions carefully prior to initiation
Do not dispose with household waste.
Your local disposal centre will handle the
recycling of a unit no longer useful
Application part, Type B
Protection category II
Safety Instructions
The unit is protected from the top against humidity and moisture. Splash water
from below can impair functioning of the unit.
Place the unit on a smooth, level surface.
Only connect the power unit to a properly installed socket.
Ensure that other persons can not fall over dangling cables.
No electro-magnetic or other influences are known of, which may arise between
the SPOK21 unit and other units.
Batteries and electronic units contain materials hazardous to the environment.
They must be disposed of accordingly at the end of their useful life (electronic
waste, special waste, battery recycling).
The user must not touch the signal inlet and outlet (plug-in connection) and the
patient at the same time.
You must only connect units to the plug-in connections of SPOK21 which fulfil the
medical product guidelines (EN60601-1)
No electrical voltage may be fed to the plug-in connections of SPOK21
(irrespective of the respective units intended), which exceed protective low
voltage (25VAC, 60VDC).
If repair is needed, please return the unit to the manufacturer. You will find the
address on the final page of these instructions.

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Cleaning and Care
Before cleaning, separate the unit from the mains.
Do not use liquid cleaner or a cleaning spray. Only use a damp cloth.
Power supply
The unit can be operated for approx. 7 hours with a charged battery. If the lighting of the
display is switched off, operating duration is extended considerably (approx. 18 hours).
If much is spoken, the max. operating duration is reduced, also dependent on the
volume.
The remaining battery life available is displayed at the bottom right of the display with an
appropriate symbol.
3. Initiation
Battery switch
The battery switch is located on the bottom of the unit (on the battery holder lid).
It should always be switched on.
Only switch off, if the unit is not to be used for a longer period of time or if the unit is to
be transported.
Attention: This switch should only be used, if the
unit has previously been switched off in
accordance with the procedure described below.
The battery must be charged before the first initiation.
Charging the batteries
The batteries can be charged using the charging set provided.
The battery switch on the battery holder (rear side of the unit) must be ON (I).
Insert the extra-low voltage plug of the charging set into the socket marked
on the right side of the unit.
Insert the charging set into a mains socket.
ATTENTION: The power supply must comply with the
power supply specified on the charging set!

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On the inside of the right side of the unit is a red lamp, located between the USB socket
and the PS/2 socket. This lights up during the charging process. It expires when the
charging process has ended.
The lamp flashes in cases:
1. when the battery is too cold ( below 0°C)
2. when the battery is too hot ( above 50°C)
3. when the battery has been totally discharged
In the first two cases, wait until the unit has assumed room temperature.
In the third case, leave the unit inserted. After a while, normal charging will commence.
SPOK21 can be used normally while batteries are being charged.
Switching on:
Press any memory key.
Switching off:
Automatically after a few minutes without text input or
By continuously pressing one of the 6 memory keys (until the text ‚release key’
appears).
Battery switch

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Status Line
The status line at the bottom of the display always informs you of the function you are
presently using. In addition, the time and battery charge level are shown.
4. Direct Communication
Text input
The text is entered by sentence with a maximum of 250 characters (four display
contents for large type-size). Text input is made via the keyboard of the unit or via an
externally attached keyboard
In addition, the following functions are available:
Keyboard Description Remarks
ÕCharacter to the left of cursor is deleted
×+ ,(Å) Move cursor backwards ×+ ×: For repeated
cursor movement
×+ .(Æ) Move cursor forwards ×+ ×: For repeated
cursor movement
+,(Å) Return to start of text
+.(Æ) To the end of the text
+
( space key) Delete the entire display
×Capital next character
×+ ×Define capitals ×: End capitals
Note: If several keys are required
for one function (marked “+”), these
can be pressed consecutively in the
sequence described.
Battery display or
plug symbol when operating
with charging set
FunctionTime

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If you have reached the end of the possible number of letters when entering the text,
you will hear a special sound.
Speech output
The display contents can be read out at any time via the key, .
Volume can be increased via the combination, ×+ .
After speaking, the display (the screen) is deleted. However, the text is stored in the
background.
By pressing the key, , again, the text can be spoken again, even if it is no longer in
the display.
The text can be returned to the display via the key, ©( Enter), and further processed.
EVERY other key deletes the text, and you can write a new text.
Partner display
The text spoken is displayed at the same time in the partner display. 40 characters can
be seen each time. After a short time, the next 40 characters are displayed. The last 40
characters remain on the display.
Signal sound
A signal sound can be generated to draw attention to yourself, using the keys, + ü .
The signal is sounded via the keys, + ×+ ü .
(Key combination different for different keyboard layouts (country variants))
The same function is provided by the key, F9 ( ), on the Cherry keyboard, if installed
(or on a connected PC keyboard).

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5. Communication sectors
Selection
Spok21 has memories in 12 communication sectors.
These sectors are called:
- at home - Therapy
- Street - Game
- Restaurant - Sport
- at the Doctor’s - Telephone
- Shopping - Garden
- Hobby - Various
The first 6 communication sectors can be displayed via the keys, + , and sectors
7...12 via the keys, ×+ + , and be selected via the respectively allocated memory
key.
In each of these 12 sectors there are
6 direct memories (speak immediately) and
36 indirect memories (load into the display and then speak)
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Example: Communication sector „at home“
6 direct memories next to the display
Indirect memories with figure and letter keys
+ 1...0 and + A...Z
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
12:
0
2:1
9
at
h
o
m
e
6. Memory
This chapter refers to the communication sector currently set. The same number of
memories is again available in each of the 12 communication sectors.

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Speaking stored messages
Messages which are often used can be permanently stored in SPOK. This can save the
user a lot of time. Two different types of storing are possible:
Direct Memories
These memories are allocated to the 6 keys next to the display.
They are called „direct“ memories because the text is spoken immediately after pressing
the memory key, and not shown in the display.
Messages from the 6 memories can be executed via the 6 memory keys.
Attention:
When the word forecast is activated, these keys have the function of „Select word“.
Direct memories can then not be used.
Indirect Memories
These memories are allocated to the keys on the keyboard.
They are called „indirect“ memories because the text is shown in the display after
actuating the and memory key, and the text is only spoken after actuating the
key.
All texts in the indirect memories (figures 1...0 and letter keys A...Z) can be loaded into
the display via and the appropriate key, and spoken via the key, .
The texts called up can also be inserted as a text module, at the position of the cursor.
Storing new messages
Direct memory
Write a text
To store the text shown in the display, press + (LED display lights up).
Press the appropriate memory key next to the display.
If this memory is already occupied, a message appears on the display:
ÆWrite-over? Yes/No. Please decide.
Explanation:
Should the stored text be replaced with a new text?
If you press Y, the new text will be stored in place of the old text.

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If you press N, the old text remains unchanged, and the new text has
not been stored.
After storing, the following message appears:
ÆSentence stored
Indirect memory
Write a text
To store the text shown in the display, press + (LED display lights up).
Press the appropriate figure key or letter key.
If this memory is already occupied, a message appears in the display:
ÆWrite-over? Yes/No. Please decide.
After storing, the following message appears:
ÆSentence stored
Example for the storing of a sentence
A sentence is to be stored in the indirect memory under the key, „E“ :
You enter SPOK reacts as follows
Enter any sentence.
Press the key, The display next to the key now flashes
Press the key, The display next to the key is now
continuously illuminated.
Press the key, „E“ The sentence is to be stored under„E“.
The instruction:
Write-over? Yes/No
appears in the display
Press ©, if you wish to write-over the old
contents with the new sentence, or press Õ,
if you wish to stop the process.
The sentence is still in the display.
Repeat the process ( + + key ) with
another key, if you did not want to write-
over the memory, „E“.

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Deleting a memory
There is no special function for the deletion of a memory.
If you wish to delete a memory, simply store in the respective memory with an empty
display.
Example for the deletion of a memory
The indirect memory under the key, „T“, is to be deleted.
You enter SPOK reacts as follows:
Delete the display contents via
+ space bar. Display is deleted
Press the key, The display next to the key now flashes
Press the key, The display next to the key is now
continuously illuminated
Press the key, „T“ Memory „T“ is to be deleted
The instruction:
Write-over? Yes/No
appears in the display Press ©, to write-over the old contents.
7. Settings
In order to adjust the unit to your individual needs, the pre-settings can be changed.
You get to the setting mode via + ©.
Press the appropriate memory key next to the display to get to the sector shown, and to
execute settings.
Output Keyboard
Application Display
Others Return
Settings
The settings in the display can be changed with the memory keys in accordance with
the respective direction symbols.
You can leave the setting mode at any time via the key, ©.

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Changed settings are stored.
Output
In the Setting Mode, press the key, Output.
You can now set the volume, sounds and voice.
Volume Voice
Sounds
Return
Selection of output settings
Volume
The volume for normal speech ( key ) and for loud speech (keys ×) can be set.
The volume can be set with the direction keys.
Sounds
Selection of different signal sounds (if available).
Voice
Select between male and female
Set the speech speed
Æothers:Set the sound pitch
Application
SPOK 21 has been designed for the execution of various applications. This function is
only provided, if other applications are available.
Others
In the setting mode, press the key, Others.

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Conversation Language
Environment Other
Dates Return
Other settings
Conversation
Reserved for future options.
Environment
Setting of environment control. Only active, if the optional environment control has been
installed.
Dates
Setting of date management. Only active, if time administration has been installed.
Language
Selection of respective language for voice output.
Only active, if a second language has been installed.
Miscellaneous
Setting of time
Setting of automatic unit deactivation.
This is the time after which the unit deactivates, if no key has been pressed.
Word forecast. Word forecast can be switched on or off.
Keyboard
Layout Times
Scanning Click
Combi Module Return
Selection of keyboard settings

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Layout
Adjustment to different keyboard layouts.
Setting the countries (DE, GB, SE, F, US, IT, …)
Settings (normal keyboard (QWERT)), ABC keyboard
Scanning
Only active when using the Scan module
Mode
Operation is to be made with:
One key – two key – joystick
The following can be selected as Scan mode:
Line mode: Selection by line, then within the line
Linear mode: Selection of each consecutive field
Block mode: Block selection, i.e. ¼ of the respective fields
Joystick: Automatic or manual starting
Scan time
Setting of scan times
Setting of number of runs until new start, if no key has been pressed.
Joystick: Setting of seconds until automatic acceptance of character displayed
LED
Setting of brightness of illuminated fields
Normal LED: General brightness (1 ...15)
Display LED: Brightness of shift and macro fields (1 ...15) actuated
STDvalue
The settings of delay times are set to standard values.
Wait 0 sec.
Block 0 sec. General instructions
Stop: Setting is stopped without
storing
Ok, return: Confirmation of settings
To get to the setting mode, a standard PS/2
keyboard can be used.
Start repeat function after 1 sec.
Repeat frequency 0.5 sec.

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Combi Module
Only when using the combi module
ÍKeyboard Î
Return
Combi Mode
Selection between operation as keyboard or scanning module.
Times
Changing the delay times for the keyboard
Wait
The length of time a key has to be pressed before it triggers action.
Block
The length of time which one key is blocked after pressing (useful for tremor).
Other:
Repeat
The length of time a key has to be pressed before the repeat is executed.
Frequency
The speed at which a character is repeated when a key remains pressed.
Times are specified in seconds or tenths of a second.
Click
Setting of acoustic feedback on pressing key
Key click long
Key click short
Key click off
Display
Lettering Light
2. display
Return
Selection of settings for the display

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Lettering
Setting type-size in three stages
small
medium
large
2. Display
Setting for writing on the partner display
ON: The text is shown on the partner display immediately while writing.
OFF: The text is shown on the partner display, when the 'Speak' key has been actuated.
Light
Background light in three stages
always off
always on
auto (automatic, depending on brightness in environment)
Switching off
Automatic switching off of background light within 0 – 10 minutes can be set.
Reset settings (Reset)
Sometimes it is useful to reset all settings made in the setting menu to the settings ex-
works („reset” of the unit).
A function has been provided for this purpose, which can not be executed involuntarily,
in order to avoid unintentional use.
User texts are only available in English.
After ‚resetting’, the user may have problems operating the unit because, for example,
the delay times have been set to zero.
In addition, all texts entered by the user in the memories may be deleted.
Proceed as follows, if you wish to reset all settings to the ex-works values:
1. Switch off the unit
2. Press the following 3 memory keys simultaneously (refer to picture)
left side: top and bottom key
right side: middle key.
This switches on the unit.
3. Release the keys when texts appear on the display

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Explanation:
The term, word prediction, actually includes a so-called
‚word prediction’ and ‚word completion’.
Word prediction Ærefers to a word proposal after writing
a complete word
Word completion Ærefers to a completion proposal for a
started word.
Selection:
3 possibilities are displayed via the 3 keys left of the display:
Reset settings ÎThe unit settings are reset
(not those of the scanning module)
After pressing the upper left key, the unit starts normal
operation again after approx. 5 seconds.
Reset user texts ÎDelete the texts in the memory entered by the user, or
replace with the texts specified ex-works.
After pressing the middle left key, the following selection is
available:
1. Set texts to default (delete all user texts and set ex-
works texts)
2. Delete texts (delete all user texts)
3. Cancel (Stop, and start normally)
For items 1 and 2, you are asked for safety reasons, if you
really wish to delete the texts::
Are you sure?
No Yes
Press the appropriate key. Approx. 20 seconds pass before
normal starting of the unit.
Start normal ÎNormal start of unit
8. Word prediction
The word prediction can be switched on
or off in the setting menu,
Additional ÆOther ÆWord prediction.

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If the word prediction is switched on, the current text is shown in one line, and in two
lines in small type-size.
6 word proposals are shown on the display. These are allocated to the 6 keys at the
side of the display.
When word prediction is activated, these 6 keys no longer have the function, „Speak
direct memory“.
You can either write normally using the keyboard, or select one of the proposed words
via one of the 6 keys. A started word is completed via word completion.
9. Operating with the scanning module
SPOK21 with a scanning module can be operated with one key or two keys, or with a
joystick.
Setting of the various modes possible and the number of keys used is described in the
chapter, „Settings“.
Selecting the Direct Memories
While writing, the area of the keyboard is scanned.
To use the function of the 6 direct memory keys when scanning, the symbol, „©“
(„Enter“) can be entered (in the scanning process).
As a result, 6 arrows appear in the display pointing to the direct memory keys. The
arrows are now run through in the scanning process.
When operating with one key, this is done automatically,
When operating with two keys, via relaying with key 1,
When operating with a joystick, via the arrow keys.
Marking is made via negative positioning of the arrow.
If the arrow points to the direct memory key required, you can activate it.
The text stored will be spoken.
Selection of the Communication Areas
To select the communication areas, the key combination:
- + or ×+ + is used.
In the scanning mode, a section is marked via negative positioning.
The marking of the names of the communication sections are now run through in the
scanning process.